TV host Billy Crawford detained following row at police precinct in BGC

(UPDATED 2:51 p.m.) Television host and singer Billy Crawford was arrested and detained following a row at a police precinct at the Bonifacio Global City early Sunday.

Sunday's incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. at Police Community Precinct 7, according to a report on GMA News TV's "News TV Live."



An initial investigation showed Crawford was with a woman and asked for assistance.

Batay sa initial investigation, dumating sa presinto si Crawford pasado 4AM kanina kasama ang isang babae para humingi ng tulong #NewsTVLive

— GMA News (@gmanews) September 7, 2014
 
 
 

But when told he would be brought to police headquarters, he allegedly punched the desk officer for no apparent reason. Crawford, however, later denied being involved in a physical altercation with a police desk officer.

"It was my fault pero wala akong nasaktan, wala akong tinulak, wala akong tinamaan kundi 'yung salamin," he said in a radio interview.

In the same interview, Crawford apologized to police officers and fans for the incident.

He also damaged the glass door of the precinct, prompting police to arrest him.

Crawford was brought briefly to a nearby hospital for an examination. He was later brought to Camp Crame, where he was expected to undergo drug and liquor tests.

Police said he may face charges of malicious mischief.  — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News